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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the police will provide a level playing ground for all political parties participating in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State.<\/p>\n
Egbetokun made this promise on Thursday in Benin during the signing of a peace accord by political parties and their candidates ahead of the election.<\/p>\n
The national peace committee led by Abubakar Abdulsalami, a former military head of state, initiated the peace accord.<\/p>\n
However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate refused to sign the peace accord.<\/p>\n
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Monday Okpebholo, his Labour Party, LP, counterpart, Olumide Akpata and other political parties signed the peace accord.<\/p>\n
According to the IGP, the police will be neutral and professional, stressing that all stakeholders must work together to achieve a conducive environment for the poll.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m here today to reaffirm our commitment to a peaceful and secure electoral process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise the importance of this moment and the trust placed on us to protect the integrity of this election.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will remain impartial, professional, and vigilant while providing a level playing ground for political parties and their candidates.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge all stakeholders to embrace peace, tolerance, and respect. Let\u2019s work together to create a conducive environment for a free, fair, and peaceful election, where every voter can exercise their rights to vote without fear and intimidation,\u201d the IGP said.<\/p>\n
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